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Junior Activation Specialist
Job Title: Junior Activation Specialist
Department: Media Management & Delivery, Digital
Company: WPP Media
Location: Belgrade
Seniority level: Junior S4-P1
About WPP Media:
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
About the Role:
WPP Media team is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Activation Specialist, Search to join our growing Media Management and & Delivery team. In this role, you will implement and optimize digital media campaigns that meet and exceed client expectations. Success is measured by meeting KPIs and deadlines agreed with client and client satisfaction with digital campaign implementation (as per client evaluation systems or solicited feedback).
Responsibilities:
- KPI forecasts and media plans development, using inputs from client account teams and accumulated data from previous activities
- Providing inputs (e.g. creative specifications, planning KPIs, targeting capabilities) to account teams
- Execution of Digital Biddable campaigns in line with established KPIs and implementation strategy, with a primary focus on Social, Video, Display campaigns, but not exclusively
- Regular campaigns’ monitoring, Q&A, data accuracy verification, and client reports delivering; keeping client team updated on biddable activities status
- Digital Biddable campaigns optimization based on ongoing and past campaigns’ performance analyses to meet or exceed client’s expectations
- Work closely with other internal departments and advertising platforms representatives (such as Google, Meta, TikTok) to develop fully integrated paid media campaigns
- Support client account team in client and agency meetings
- Assistance in annual strategy preparation in collaboration with other teams
Desired Skills and Experiences:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail.
- Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level).
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel + PowerPoint).
- Ability to understand and navigate the fundamentals of digital advertising - general understanding of the role of each channel (social, video, search, etc.), trends, tools, etc.
- While not mandatory, certifications in platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager can be advantageous.
- Ability to work in matrix structures (including client teams and internal units)
- Prior experience in agency / in-house teams in similar positions is a plus, but not a deciding factor
What can you expect from us?
- employment contract,
- hybrid model: 3 days in the office, 2 from home,
- a well-structured induction program to make your first days less stressful,
- support via the Employee Assistance Program (mental health advisory) and cooperation with Telus Health One,
- …and something you won’t find everywhere: a truly supportive atmosphere, where people value each other’s work and happily share knowledge.
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Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level).
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint).
- Understanding of digital advertising fundamentals (channels, trends, tools).
- Ability to work within matrix structures (cross-functional and client teams).
- Certifications in platforms such as Google Ads or Meta Ads Manager.
- Prior experience in agency or in-house teams in similar positions.
WPP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WPP and has not been reviewed or approved by WPP.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes a global Employee Assistance Programme and company-wide initiatives, with modern multi‑agency campuses and on‑site amenities positioned as part of the experience. This indicates a holistic focus across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings commonly include a US 401(k) with employer matching, though specifics can differ by operating company. This provides a recognizable savings framework that many candidates expect in large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits can be above average in parts of the network, such as VML’s paid parental leave for adoptive and foster parents. These signals suggest meaningful support for certain family‑forming needs.
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